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Radio universe : how to explore space without leaving Earth

by Emma Chapman

An exploration of the universe through radio astronomy, explaining how invisible radio waves reveal the secrets of planets, black holes, and cosmic origins. It follows a radio signal from Earth into deep space, showing how scientists analyse the wonders of the cosmos.

Accession 36927 ISBN 9781529398977 Publisher John Murray
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